What Is a Government Shutdown — and What Does It Mean?

What Is a Government Shutdown — and What Does It Mean? A government shutdown is a dramatic manifestation of political impasse: when Congress fails to pass funding legislation (or a temporary measure) by a deadline, many federal agencies cease nonessential operations until funding is restored. That may sound abstract, but a shutdown has real consequences […]

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